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'Tourists not welcome' on Palma's La Rambla: When trees become a stage for protests

Why Protests in Palma Sometimes Target Trees and Shopfronts

Some Palma protests use graffiti or markings on trees and facades, turning the focus toward vandalism and public space.

Published: April 21, 2026
'Tourists not welcome' on Palma's La Rambla: When trees become a stage for protests

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Is it common for protests in Palma to target trees, walls or shopfronts?

In Palma, protests have sometimes appeared as graffiti or markings on trees, walls and shopfronts, especially when frustration over tourism and neighbourhood change is high. These actions are usually symbolic, but they can also be seen as vandalism because they damage shared urban spaces. The debate often becomes less about the original grievance and more about the impact of the act itself.

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